the bright side of spades cards

Spades represent energy blocks that prevent progress in a certain direction. They are bound to appear in your readings so it’s best to see them in their most positive light. 

Over the Moon Oracle Cards are a hybrid oracle deck ~ playing cards on one side and visual oracle on the other

Rejection | Ace of Spades tells you that something in your life isn't a good fit. Now you can discover what is a good fit. 

Separation | 2 of Spades tells you it's time to get distance and find your own identity.

Interference | 3 of Spades teaches you to set boundaries in unhealthy relationships.

Delay | 4 of Spades tells you that there may be disappointment today but the sun will come out tomorrow.

Conflict | 5 of Spades tells you it's best to clear the air and express your anger rather than bottling it up.

Resentment | 6 of Spades shows where you're holding on too tightly and how to release your need to control everything.

Caution | 7 of Spades speaks for itself. It shows where are you lacking clarity and need to proceed slowly.

Restriction | 8 of Spades forces you to slow down and savor each moment.

Tears | 9 of Spades helps you release the old to prepare to receive new blessings.

Loss |10 of Spades says you’ve reached a dead-end and there’s no where left to go but up.

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will i find love this year?

I did your 3-card spread with playing cards. My question was, "Will I find love this year?" There's more red cards so that should be yes, but I'm stumped by the 6 of Spades in the last position. 

Let's look at the cards. I'll be using my Over the Moon oracle cards to examine the story from a visual perspective too. Just looking at the oracle images, we see the first two cards show two people and the final card shows only one person.

If we string the keywords together we get Friendship - Partnership - Resentment. Just based on this, it does seem as though you will find love this year - the Partnership card makes this plain. But, it will not be without problems as the Resentment card reveals. It's also important to keep your question in mind as the reading will answer the question you asked in the way you asked it. You asked will you find love. You did not ask will it last or will it be a satisfying relationship.

The first position reflects what's happening or past experience. It can reveal the current setting or environment.

Friendship | 3 of Hearts suggests you're in a friendship type of relationship with someone right now. Perhaps you wish for this relationship to turn into something more and that has prompted the question. Or maybe you're always "just friends" with a potential romantic catch instead of more than friends.

The second position represents what's really happening, or underlying influences. It can also show a progression of events from the first card.

Partnership | 2 of Hearts suggests that this friendship may turn into a romantic relationship. There seems to be a definite mutual attraction. Notice the difference in body language between the characters in the first card and the second. The Partnership characters have more physical closeness showing a much stronger connection. This card is not a card of commitment, though. It can show the infatuation stages of a romance.

The final position represents the outcome.

Resentment | 6 of Spades depicts an unhappy girl. As a final outcome, it suggests that the relationship will hit a serious rough patch. This card represents a major block. Sometimes spades in the final position can signal the end of a relationship but often it just shows that this relationship will be a difficult one. The 6 of  Spades relates to emotional baggage, regrets, resentment, and selfishness. These issues may prevent forward movement in the relationship.

Since there are only three cards in the reading, we don't know the story of what causes the Resentment vibration. If you had looked at a smaller window of time (3 months for example) instead of the entire year, we may be able to see the transition.

Let's look at the numerical theme for more info. It's 2 (3+2+6 = 11 = 1+1=2) which is a great energy for romantic relationships because it emphasizes cooperation, harmony and compatibility. You will be trying to get along and keep the peace this year. Maybe that's the root of the problem. Perhaps the resentment comes because you feel like you're doing all the work in the relationship.

What is the answer to your question? The majority of cards are red giving a basic YES answer but the last two cards are Hearts + Spades = maybe, but you will experience an emotional loss.

My answer would be definitely yes, you will find love this year. In fact, it may be right under your nose. There is a friendship that seems to have romantic overtones. However, there may be an emotional loss associated with finding love this year. Watch out for emotional baggage, regrets and resentment. These issues may block your progress.

It may be a good idea to select another card for advice, showing what to do to maintain a loving relationship this year or what to do to support a committed relationship this year.

Good luck!

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my weekly reading with Over the Moon oracle cards 12/22/14

Here are the cards I chose for this week.

This week, Congratulations | 9 of Diamonds in the first position suggests there may be a celebration of some accomplishment. With Division | 2 of Diamonds under it, the congratulations may be given to another person as well. We will have to share the spotlight. However, it just occurred to me that I don't have a card to signify celebrations in general so maybe this is the one we should use. In this light, Congratulations may simply show the holiday celebrations this week.

I don't like the look of  the second column. Deceit | 7 of Spades has been coming up in my personal readings a lot lately. As I mentioned before, I've changed this card to Caution but I haven't gotten it reprinted yet. The deceit or caution is over Hostess | Queen of Clubs. In my playing card system, this Queen can represent "the other woman" so you can see my concern about these two cards appearing together in this layout. In general, the Hostess is a woman who is usually a friend to the questioner. She represents a single woman who is friendly and fun.

If we look at the playing card side, we can see that this Queen is also patient and persistent (she's facing a Diamonds card). If this is "the other woman" it shows she will be patient and persistent in getting what she wants.

Let's look at the numerical theme: 9 + 7 + 2 + 12 (Queen) = 30 = 3 + 0 = 3. This is a great numerical theme to get. It reflects a time of increase and expansion, particularly in terms of social connections. In light of this theme, the Queen may show up this week as a friend or new acquaintance.

POSTSCRIPT 12/30/14: At first, most of this did not make sense last week, although I could feel the 3 energy and did come into contact with more people as well as met someone new. It's only today that I'm understanding some of the energy of the Congratulations, Deceit and Division cards. I had to quickly complete a deliverable last week and had to pat myself on the back that I was able to finish it in only 3 days still suffering with remnants of the flu (Congratulations). I'm just now discovering that there is another training company involved in this project and that I will have to work with them in some way (Division). The project manager who contracted with me didn't mention them or their involvement in this project (Deceit or Hidden). 

JOURNAL: winter solstice/new moon reading

Little Red Tarot shared a wonderful Winter Solstice/New Moon Tarot Spread. The winter solstice marks the shortest day and longest night of the year, when the sun is at its lowest arc in the sky, resulting in a long, dark night. Symbolically, this is a time of rebirth and renewal.

Here are the cards I chose.

Where you stand - you, now, and the energy around you

My first thought when I saw Commitment | 4 of Hearts was of the committed relationship I'm in and how unusual it is to (1) be in a relationship with anyone, and (2) really FEEL committed to someone. Commitment is difficult for me - yes, I'm usually the one who is running away from it. But I'm trying to make different choices now. Seeing this card confirms that I am indeed making different choices and this feels like a very positive stage of my growth. It also shows that I'm becoming more comfortable with living a life filled with routine.

Something to leave behind - you won't be needing this anymore.

This seems to be the opposite of the first card. The Troublemaker | Jack of Spades might be running away from a commitment. He is certainly running away from the responsibility of something. This is another pattern I know all too well. Sometimes it's easier to start over than the deal with the drudgery and details of some boring responsibility.

Something to receive - look for the opportunity to accept this gift from outside yourself - another person, the Universe...

Perhaps Owner | King of Diamonds relates to business ownership here. I already have a lot of independent contractor projects but I don't run any of them like a real business. Maybe it's time. This King also represents power, leadership, and wisdom to me so these are all great things to receive as well.

Something to learn - the past lunar month or year has taught you this.

Seeing Friendship | 3 of Hearts here was so sweet. I have a very hard time making real friends. I am shy and usually have my guard up. Plus, I'm pretty picky about who I associate with so my friends circle is small. But this year I'm realizing that I've met some pretty wonderful friends since moving to this small Southern city.

Something to give - offer this to the world as you go.

The image for Fantasy | 7 of Hearts was chosen so that it could also represent psychic ability, divination, and all things woo woo and this is the interpretation I would use here. Perhaps I have more to offer in the way of my divination expertise.

Your hopes and dreams - the spirit in which you are stepping forward into the next phase.

I think Mother | Queen of Diamonds shows that I'm finally embracing the energy of mothering, taking on the responsibility of nurturing myself and others.

Your secret special skill - a resource to help you on your journey.

Again, from a relationship perspective, Sweetheart | Queen of Hearts is showing the skill needed to be in a committed relationship. But this Queen is much deeper than that. She has a real appreciation for all living things, she knows how to commune with life and not take any day for granted. Her peace and inner joy doesn't come from material possessions but from simply embracing life and all of its gifts.

my weekly reading with Over the Moon oracle cards 12/14/14

Just scanning the cards, it looks like a rough week. Interference, Official and Beggar relate to the influence of several other people: someone who interferes or acts as a third wheel; an authority figure or emotionally distant man; and someone in need. Official can represent stubbornness and someone who is a know-it-all. Beggar may not always show someone who is asking for money but it can reflect that money doesn't come easily for them or this card may appear in a reading concerning one's financial status. Status shows a pleasant scene of a young woman enjoying the good life but this card can also show a change of status and, over Beggar, perhaps my financial status will change this week and I may be in need of some extra cash.

If we turn the cards over we see this layout on the playing card side. The numerical theme 3 + 8 + 13 (King) + 11 (Jack) = 35 = 3 + 5 = 8. An eight numerical theme shows that what motivates me this week is money, property, career, and putting goals into action. However, the combination of Diamonds-Spades reflects several themes working against that energy: financial trouble, extremely slow progress, delays, debts, and disputes over money.

Finally, we see a dynamic using the directional cues between the two face cards, the King of Spades and the Jack of Diamonds. These cards may show the influence of two people in my life this week. The first (King of Spades) is a man who may be emotionally distant who has a patient and persistent outlook. The second is a person who is in need with an unhappy and pessimistic outlook. When face cards face each other side by side this shows confrontation, rivalry and a heated conversation. There is the (strong) possibility that I'm represented by the Jack in this reading, especially since I have already had a taste of this conflict.

We'll see what the week brings...

POSTSCRIPT 12/20/14:
Well, the only part of the reading I understand is the Status over Beggar column. This week I received notices that two different bank account balances had fallen below $25 (Beggar). However, I had plenty to cover it in my savings and was expecting payment from some work so I didn't sweat it (Status).

Luckily, I was not aware of the influence of the Interference card nor did a heated conversation happen. The entire week I was sick with the flu. It's interesting that it didn't show up in the cards because it really took over everything this week.

JOURNAL: Shedding, Growing, Transforming

I was inspired to do an oracle reading using the prompt shedding, growing and transforming from Shaheen Miro's blog post by the same name. Shedding is about letting go of something while growth is movement in the opposite direction, embracing a new direction. The combination of shedding and growing ultimately creates a transformation of some kind. Let's see...


What am I shedding as the year comes to a close?

Beginning | Ace of Clubs shows I'm shedding or letting go of the energy of newness and beginnings. I guess this goes without saying since we're at the close of the year but to me this card signifies a restless energy that comes when I'm starting a new project, like this blog. I'm full of enthusiasm and drive, waking up early to get things done, and burning the midnight oil. Perhaps some of this excess energy will soon drain away and I will get a good night's sleep.


What is growing in my life?

In Forgiveness | 6 of Hearts, I used this image to represent forgiveness and peace, the act of charity, and learning to share and give selflessly.

The first two cards represent a contrast - the first card represents letting go and the second card is about embracing. When cards represent contrasts, it's important to see how they differ. You can see this sometimes by looking at the characters and explaining how their actions are different. In the Beginning card, the boy impatiently waits for daybreak. In Forgiveness, the girl reaches out her hands to accept a divine gift.  

I'm moving from impatiently waiting for things to happen to reaching out for what I need and deserve.


What will this transformation look like?

I've recently changed this card's keyword to CAUTION instead of DECEIT. It reflects a need for caution because you're lacking the clarity to see the truth clearly. But since Deceit is the card I shuffled, I have to see it from this perspective as well.

A wealthy woman would like to buy the boy's horse and wants to test ride it first. She has her riding crop out but she hides a whip behind her back. She intends to whip the horse into her submission. This card shows that two people may appear to have the same goals but their intentions are very different.

What's interesting is that last week I was doing a series of readings about my 6-month relationship and this card kept appearing. With it showing up here again, it gives me the impression that this energy is inevitable. Perhaps this transformation will come through the experience of this relationship. I'll have to wait and see how it manifests.


How can I prepare for this transformation?

Leisure | 9 of Hearts shows me I must stay calm. This card can also represent activities such as meditation, contemplation, being still, detachment, and focus.

The numerical theme is 1(Ace) + 6 + 7 + 9 = 23 = 2 + 3 = 5. I received this same theme in my last journal reading. The five theme brings a time of conflict with others and at the root of the conflict is the struggle between pleasing yourself vs. pleasing others. In light of this theme, Leisure also suggests asserting my independence and freedom.

the deck interview

This is a spread used to "interview" your new deck. It's a great way to find out its potential.

What will you offer?

Traveler | Jack of Clubs is the same card I got in my first reading. Perhaps this deck will offer new adventures, a way for people to get from here to there, and discover where they are headed.


What will you help us discover about ourselves?

Maybe we will gain wisdom and a wealth of knowledge like the gentleman in the Owner | King of Diamonds who carries books under his arm. The card keyword suggests this deck will help us take ownership of our issues.


What type of readings will you excel at?

Friendship | 3 of Hearts shows relationship readings of all kinds. Any type of reading that helps connect you with someone else.


What should I do to collaborate with you?

Hmmm, when I saw Widow | Queen of Spades, I was tempted to pull another. Instead, I sat with it and did a story method of interpreting. The question is asking what to do so I need to focus on what the woman is doing not how she's feeling. She's holding keys. To collaborate with the deck, I need to "hold the keys" or be the key to decoding the deck and helping people work with the deck.


What is the potential outcome of our working relationship?

I definitely didn't want to see Delay | 4 of Spades here. It relates to delays, disappointment, and a disruption of plans. What you expect to happen will not happen as planned. Perhaps my vision for the way I'll work with the deck will not be how it's actually used.

How would you interpret these cards in these positions? 

Share in comments!

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my weekly reading with Over the Moon oracle cards 12/7/14

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The focus this week is on relationships, particularly those that feel like family. This extends to groups of all kinds including your work family, even your social media network. As we're in the holiday season, I must beware of overspending, dwindling savings, and low funds. But it's equally important to watch where I'm frittering away my time and energy as well. I may be exhausting myself trying to keep up with too many activities or trying to please everyone.

An older gentleman or a business owner may have a strong influence, particularly in the area of finances. This week, I'm vibrating a 2 energy and will be focused on cooperation, sharing, and compatibility. In this light, a minor rejection may have a major impact. I must remember to brush it off and keep it moving. Sometimes, no matter how hard we try, we CAN'T all get along.

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Here's what happened...
~ I spent time with members of my extended family I haven't visited in several months.
~ I taught a class and must invoice the business owner as she is the Sponsor of the class.
~ I didn't overspend money but I did fritter my time away....lots of procrastination. I was supposed to be studying for a state licensing exam but really had trouble focusing.
~ I didn't notice any rejection. Perhaps the snub was so minor I didn't even notice it.